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| Articles: 2013 Articles |
Amaranthe - 2013 The Nexus
 | | The Swedish phenomenon Amaranthe is back with album #2, and appear to have taken a few steps into the near future with this sci-fi themed album 'The Nexus'. |
Anvil - 2013 Hope In Hell
 | | Canadian heavy metal has never really been bettered by Anvil, who return in 2013 with album number 14.. |
Bad Radiator - 2012 Hypnotize
 | | Talk about confused! This lot can't decide what they want to be. Once they do, call the operator and let the whole world know. It's hard rock in spots, it's west coast, it's pop, even a dose of schmaltzy jazz thrown in. WTF! Talk about pot pourri. Yes, pourri of the Swedish kind. |
Best Of 2012 - 2013 (Dangerzone)
 | | The year 2012 according to Dangerzone! |
Best Of 2012 - 2013 (englandashes)
| | The year 2012 according to englandashes (Chris)! |
Best Of 2012 - 2013 (Eric)
| | The year 2012 according to Eric! |
Best Of 2012 - 2013 (Gdazegod)
| | The year 2012 according to Gdazegod! |
Best Of 2012 - 2013 (jeffrey343)
| | The year 2012 according to jeffrey343! |
Black Sabbath - 2013 13
 | | The Sabb's first studio CD since 1995, the first with Ozzy since 1978. The comeback that all of Heavy Metal has been waiting for! |
Black Star Riders - 2013 All Hell Breaks Loose [NEW]
 | | There's been some glowing adulation for this album, with one reviewer actually praising Warwick for sounding identical to Lynott. To me it's the worst thing about the album. To try and capture elements of Thin Lizzy's vintage sound the band used Kevin Shirley as producer, but not even he could save this from being a dull excuse for a hard rock album. |
Charming Grace - 2013 Charming Grace
 | | Yes, it's another Italian project from the reliable AOR powerhouse label Avenue Of Allies. Bringing together a who's who of AOR and melodic rock on this somewhat different album; Charming Grace is a project which brings back reminders of that fabulous Shining Line CD from 2010. |
Covered Call - 2013 Impact
 | | Without doubt Covered Call have added to their resume with a solid album. For me, perhaps not as dynamic as their debut, but with two world class vocalists in their ranks on both albums, their reputation is not to be sniffed at. |
Deep Purple - 2013 Now What?!
 | | This is probably Purple's best effort since 'Purpendicular' and it's still good to have the band around as three of them reach the tail end of their sixties. About half the album works and the other half doesn't, with still too many tracks which seemingly have little purpose except to retread ideas and themes heard on previous albums. |
Diamond Dawn - 2013 Overdrive
 | | There's been a fair few decent melodic rock and heavy metal acts come out of Goteburg Sweden. I won't name names, otherwise I'll be here all day. But you can add Diamond Dawn to that list. |
Fifth On The Floor - 2013 Ashes & Angels [NEW]
 | | This is the third release from these Kentucky boys and they just seem to get better and better. |
Heartbreak Radio - 2013 On Air
 | | Where's it's AOR, you can expect the usual melodic outpouring that Sweden is famous for. Where it's west coast, Heartbreak Radio are right up there with some of the best exponents of the sub-genre out of Scandinavia, and there have been a few over the years haven't there? |
Hunter, Tim - 2013 Ascension
 | | Tim's philosophical new age world view and love for adventurous 80's pop is still very much in play and includes several compositions written for the previous two releases making 'Ascension' his most consistent and musically satisfying effort to date. |
Krokus - 2013 Dirty Dynamite
 | | I'm staggered at how this album collapses in a heap so rapidly and completely. Krokus have been inconsistent at the best of times, but to raise hopes with five excellent songs and then totally blow it is a bit disconcerting. |
Laneslide - 2013 Flyin' High
 | | This is an album which will get regular listening time over the next wee while, and as mentioned earlier, I am sure this is a sign of things to come. A good project that we all hope will grow some legs into the future. Recommended. |
Megadeth - 2013 Super Collider
 | | The ignominious downfall of Dave Mustaine is a topic that usually rears itself with the predictable release of a new Megadeth album every two years. |
N.O.W - 2013 Bohemian Kingdom [NEW]
 | | A well produced set of songs, 'Bohemian Kingdom' may find it hard to compete with all the other 2013 goodies on offer, but it's a reasonable album which may find its way to your playlist. |
Paris (France) - 2013 Only One Life
 | | Avenue Of Allies are back in business with three impressive albums kicking off their 2013 season. We'll touch on the first of the new trio: the French duo going by the name Paris. |
Player - 2013 Too Many Reasons
 | | Despite being far from Player's best this still has enough moments to warrant a listen. |
Queensryche with Geoff Tate - 2013 Frequency Unknown
 | | This is the kind of album I'll listen to once or twice and never bother with again. It's simply not dynamic or exciting and I'm not saying that because it's fashionable to bash Tate. It just happens this album is generally a bore. Yes it's hard rock, but not even that is a saving grace. |
Raymond, Paul (Project) - 2013 Terms And Conditions Apply
 | | Still a working member of British long-stayers UFO, Paul Raymond keeps busy during the off-season with his own project. He's now up to album number six: 'Terms And Conditions Apply'. |
Safire - 2013 All Because Of You
 | | Melbourne rockers Safire are back. They say their return is 'all because of you!' I'm kidding of course, but that is the name of their brand new 2013 album.. |
Saxon - 2013 Sacrifice
 | | This is essentially the same Saxon album you've heard since 'Unleash The Beast' way back in 1997 and you can take it or leave it. It's as simple as that. |
Snowfall - 2013 Cold Silence
 | | 'Cold Silence' is an album that will achieve popularity across several territories. Be it the Norwegian audience, or the Glenn Hughes crowd that enjoyed his post Deep Purple era. Certainly, Lee Small brings that demographic home to roost.. |
Station - 2013 Wired [EP] [NEW]
 | | Here's a great little independent release from New York band Station. You'll hear a myriad of influences. For me, Trixter, White Lion, Tyketto, plus Firehouse. All good references, and it's not hard to tell when you switch on their groovy four-track EP 'Wired'. |
Taglieri, John - 2013 Southern Paradise [NEW]
 | | Despite the turning of the years, John Taglieri still has the ability to create decent melodic pop/rock. In fact, he's sounding better than ever, and though this is only a 6 track EP, it caught my attention with ease. |
Taste (Sweden) - 2013 Taste
 | | This version of Taste originate from Sweden, and some of you literally got a first 'taste' of this duo late last year when their demos were bandied about on the Net. Well, fast forward a couple of months, and the brothers Borg (Christoffer and Felix) secured some backing from Georg Siegl's AOR Heaven label, which enabled the lads to get their batch of songs onto CD and out into the public domain. |
U.D.O - 2013 Steelhammer
 | | 'Steelhammer' has a cleaner production than the last few albums and is noticeably heavier, but once again there's an abundance of tracks; 14 to be exact. I've read some gushing reviews of 'Steelhammer' which are a tad excessive, but still deserved. |
Whitesnake - 2013 Made In Japan
 | | if any more proof is needed about how much of a money grab this is, another two CD live album is being released in June, 'Made in Britain/The World Record' all with the same songs as here. What can you say? Words fail me in this instance. This truly is the pits of the record industry. |
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